What is "panchion"

Usage examples of "panchion".

Then he remained rigid and submissive, his two arms thrust straight in the panchion, supporting the weight of his shoulders.

Morel took a panchion, a great bowl of thick red earth, streamed a heap of white sugar into the bottom, and then, straining herself to the weight, was pouring in the liquor.

Then from the red earthenware panchion of dough that stood in a corner she took another handful of paste, worked it to the proper shape, and dropped it into a tin.